Proposed tax would net about $1 million annually — half of what's needed. Meanwhile, Gov. Jerry Brown is projecting a $370 per-student cut for ADA, which comes out to a $2 million hit for the district per year.
Planning and Building Manager Marilyn Ponton confirmed that Mexican food chain has plans to open up a new restaurant in the North Bay Centre, near the new 24-Hour Fitness.
Jake Mackenzie, Gina Belforte and Joe Callinan told Patch that they'll seek another two years on the Rohnert Park City Council.
Bay Bridge officials said they completed their work early and will reopen the westbound lanes of the bridge about 8 p.m. tonight, Sunday, well ahead of the previously scheduled reopening Tuesday at 5 a.m.
The relocation of the SMART station in Rohnert Park from Roberts Lake Road to Rohnert Park Expressway was first proposed last February. The SMART board approved the decision Wednesday.
Program spearheaded by the Sonoma County Water Agency and Conservation Corps of the North Bay provides at-risk youths and young adults with jobs, training and education.
The newly-proposed Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit stop in Rohnert Park was adorned with a sign nearby this week.
See Thompson's message below, sparked by the Stop Internet Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act that were halted last month.
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Twenty-two redevelopment zones around county will now be cut off from the tax increment monies.
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Agencies were dissolved statewide this week. Despite what state officials called widespread abuse of redevelopment monies, the Rohnert Park City Council says the city has used the funds responsibly.
Click through our live blog from the Tuesday, Jan. 24 City Council meeting for a play-by-play.
Council will also hear upgrades on streets in concurrence with ADA requirements and appoint citizens to city boards and commissions. Stay tuned at 5 p.m. for our live blog.
The chain, now with six locations in the Bay Area, cleared Planning Commission in late July, when commissioners said they welcomed any business that would spur economic development. The location has drawn both criticism and a praise.
City Manager Gabe Gonzalez says the half-cent sales tax increase is meeting revenue projections, yet employees have taken major cuts to salaries and benefits, and city services "aren't at 100 percent."
New speed limits were rolled out this month, after the City Council voted in late November in favor of the faster speeds. What do you think? Take our new and improved poll (just one IP address) below.
The city is throwing a huge 50th birthday bash coming up on Sept. 15, 2012, with the slogan: "Still Friendly After All These Years."
The law caps dispensaries at nine – including the six currently operating shops, and the three pending facilities.
Rohnert Park Patch confirmed that Sandy Lipitz, who has spent more than 20 years with the city, quit her job this week.
One Rohnert Park resident wants to get banners installed in the city, and he's asking the community what they think. Tell us below in the comments.
The permitting process begins tonight at the City Council, followed by a stringent safety screening.
Click through the live blog from Tuesday night's City Council meeting for a play-by-play. We'll be focusing on some issues and reporting them more in-depth later this week.
The new store, located on the intersection of Old Redwood Highway and Hwy. 116 in Cotati, boasted an "overwhelming" line of customers from 5 a.m. through the afternoon Monday, according to managers.
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Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified, in an attempt to be more transparent and communicate with parents, teachers and the community, has revamped its website. Tell us what you think below.
The Sonoma County Water Agency is moving forward with plans to upgrade the Santa Rosa aqueduct, which a 2008 study found would likely fail in a large earthquake.
We're asking readers what kind of businesses should come in, and what you're sad that went. Tell us below or send us an email to angela.hart@patch.com.
Development, businesses closing, street safety, the city's growing vacancy rate and declining enrollment in our schools made headlines in 2011. Click on any title to read the full story.
Officials confirmed this week that Cattleman's and Chipotle are coming to town — joining Hooter's and Season's last year. They also said there's movement in filling Pacific Market and State Farm.
Tim Danisi has written a book commissioned by Arcadia Publishing — a company that publishes local histories of cities throughout California — on the city's first 50 years.
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Jake Mackenzie took over for Gina Belforte as mayor Tuesday night, and Pam Stafford replaced Makcenzie as vice mayor.
Check here for our list of holiday closures. Did we forget somewhere? Let us know in the comments.
Beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, all 13 branches of the Sonoma County Library system will close and re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 3
Check in for live updates tonight — last City Council meeting of the year.
Cotati set to run for second year without a budget deficit, the city inches forward with the revamp of Old Redwood Highway, staffing gets influx of new management and city seeks to bring back programs cut in previous years.
The issue has hit home for Rohnert Park, following the Dec. 1, 2010 death of 2-year-old Calli Murray, who was killed by a Sonoma State student who was texting and driving when she hit the Calli and her mother Ling.
The Chamber for the first time Wednesday recognized local business and city government leaders.